Topographic Map Course
This course teaches professionals in geography and geology to master contour lines, slope analysis, and terrain risks for precise route planning and safer fieldwork, including navigation and two-day mountain treks using topographic maps.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain practical skills to read, analyze, and apply topographic maps for terrain navigation. Master contour lines, scale, symbols, elevation estimation, and route planning to design safe paths, assess risks, and plan emergencies in challenging landscapes.
Elevify advantages
Develop skills
- Advanced contour reading to interpret relief, slopes, ridges, and valleys quickly.
- Terrain risk mapping to identify cliffs, avalanche zones, and rockfall areas fast.
- Off-grid navigation using map and compass for safe mountain routes.
- Route and time planning by calculating elevation gain, loss, and travel time.
- Professional trek design to create a documented two-day mountain route.
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